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2/7/24, 11:04 AM Alef Education collaborates with MetaMetrics

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said: “We are delighted to be working with
MetaMetrics® to develop an Arabic reading scale that will help increase the literacy rate of

learners in the MENA region. We are committed to a long-term strategic alliance to
develop and deliver educational products using an Arabic reading framework. The

development of an Arabic reading scale with a universal framework to measure the level of
students and Arabic texts will support student growth in Arabic language learning through

actionable learning measurements. Arabic language learning is at the center of our work

and is a key factor in educational success in the region. We are committed to fostering a
lifelong love of Arabic and improving literacy skills in the region. The partnership

represents a shared vision to positively impact literacy and contribute to educational

progress in the MENA region.”

Alistair Van Moere, President of MetaMetrics®, said: “We are excited to partner with Alef

Education to introduce an Arabic reading scale built upon the Lexile® Framework for

Reading in the region to improve the literacy rate of learners. We aim to promote equity
and excellence in education and accelerate learning for all students by providing

innovative reading and assessment scales to improve teaching and learning standards.
We look forward to working with Alef Education to make a lasting impact on the

educational landscape and advance literacy in the region.”

An Arabic reading scale provides a universal unit of measurement for the Arabic language.

It measures the level of any text and the Arabic reading ability of a student. The scale is
scientifically based and will be developed by a team of psychometricians, researchers,

and educators who have extensive experience developing similar scales and understand

the unique context of the Arab world, including its various dialects and cultural nuances. A
field study is being conducted across the Arab world in consultation with governments in

the region.

Alef Education and MetaMetrics® are dedicated to fostering a new era of literacy in the
MENA region by developing and implementing an Arabic reading scale. This

transformative initiative has the potential to redefine educational standards and equip a
generation of learners with the necessary tools for success.

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